Core Reason for the Refused Part
The first-floor terrace causes unacceptable overlooking of adjacent residential properties, failing to protect residential amenity as required by the 'RS' zoning objective.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The terrace's design and orientation lead to direct overlooking of the northern property and a recently permitted dwelling (Reg. Ref. F20A/0155).
- The development is contrary to the 'RS' zoning objective of the Fingal Development Plan 2017-2023, which seeks to protect and improve residential amenity.
- Permitting the terrace would establish an undesirable precedent for similar developments that would cumulatively harm the amenities of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RS zoning objective
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the retention of a single-storey extension and a first-floor terrace at 50 Selskar Avenue, Skerries. The local authority issued a split decision, granting retention for the ground-floor works but refusing the terrace element. The refusal was based on the terrace's proximity to boundaries and its resulting impact on the privacy of neighboring homes, which was deemed inconsistent with the residential zoning and the proper planning of the area....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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